A survey was conducted in an effort to determine the state of development of institutional research in Ohio public two-year institutions. A questionnaire mailed to the chief administrative officer at each campus yielded a response rate of 84%. Results of the survey showed: (1) at least 84% of the two-year campuses have or may be served by an…

This paper attempts to provide some insight into the reality of data analysis and interpretation. Community college institutional researchers should obtain the skills and techniques required in order to analyze and interpret data; however, there are a number of practical considerations usually not found in textbooks. These include: (1)…

This document presents a compilation of possible formats for questions which can be used in preparing follow-up questionnaires for community/junior college students. The compilation resulted from the review and selection of pertinent questions from approximately fifty follow-up questionnaires obtained from sources both within and outside of Texas.…

The author reviews predictions for personnel in higher education, reviews the state of the art and charts a course for the work to be done. (Editor)

Issues involved in measuring the achievement of institutional goals are outlined. Institutional survival, if not well-being, is shown to depend on symmetry between intent and delivery. The latter depends at least partially upon demonstrated progress toward the achievement of goals and community expectations. (Author/LBH)

The availability of compact tape recorders and efficient and inexpensive photocopying methods has encouraged medical students to establish note-taking services for their classes in the preclinical years. This study shows that such services critically shape the experience not only of students but also faculty and institutions. (LBH)

Based on an in-house study at the University of Iowa, this report describes both economic and noneconomic issues involved in federally-mandated programs. The effect of direct and hidden costs are discussed along with the potential "opportunity" costs of federal impact. ( LBH)

Will high morale among prison inmates result in low rates of recidivism? This study explores the hypothesis that inmate morale may be an indicator of the effectiveness of prison programs. It is based on an instrument devised by the authors to measure morale. (Author)

The degree of participation in decision making by direct care staff aides, and its effect on the quality of care for mentally handicapped persons, was assessed among 125 staff of 3 state institutions averaging 1080 patients. (BB)

Describes the successful teacher collaboration project at the Institute for Research on Teaching (IRT) at Michigan State University. Teachers collaborate with researchers on educational research projects. While the costs are high, the benefits are substantial to both teachers and researchers. (MD)

Increasing demands for accurate forecasts in such areas as student enrollment, energy expenditures, and facility capacity are placing new demands on the institutional researcher. A variety of forecasting models and methods are available, all to be used with caution in long-range forecasting. (Author/MSE)

Provides an overview of more than two decades of research on educational change and proposes guidelines and activities for school districts attempting to institutionalize law-related education. (JDH)

Comparison is inherent to system and state coordination activities and is valuable for overall review and for identifying differential needs. A variety of factors affect interinstitutional comparisons, and close cooperation between boards and institutions can increase the effectiveness of the process. (MSE)

Data on publication rates were gathered for two years from the Corporate Indexes published by the Institute for Scientific Information, and numbers of faculty by academic discipline were computed using standard reports generated annually by the participating universities. These rates can provide one measure of relative university research…

Given the importance and visibility of athletics programs, campus administrators have an obligation to both individual athletes and the campus community to sponsor ongoing evaluation of athletic program performance on and off the field in relation to the institution's educational mission. (MSE)